[Skyebirdsmom]

Originally Posted by djs1958

I don't know what got into me, but I had the idea that Tango might like a "healthy" seed-like treat, but not quite seeds. Now that I think about it, I'm not sure if what I mixed up is any better than the seed mixes you can buy anywhere. Anyway, I went to Earth Fare, the local organic grocery and bought 1/4 lb of each of the following:

Spelt berries
Short grain brown rice
Quinoa
Pumpkin seeds - raw
Rolled oats
Pearled barley
Oat groats

2 oz. of each of the following:

Pine nuts
Unhulled sesame seeds
Sunflower seeds
Sliced almonds
Walnut pieces

I mixed all of this together with some dried currants and other mixed dried fruit (all unsulphered). Did I create something equally as bad as a "regular" seed mix? Is this any better?

TIA for any feedback!

It's much better than your average premixed mix...usually has cheap filler seeds in it and definitely not organic!! Don't worry, anything homemade like that is ok. Just go easy on the nuts and sunflower seeds so no gaining of weight. Check your birds weight regularly to monitor.
Good birdy mom you are,
Linda & HRC~
P.S. You didn't mention what kind of bird you have....so you really might want to cook the grains as some birds can't/won't eat them, I know my bird won't.